As a long-time Linux user, I was familiar with setting up LAMP stacks manually, configuring Apache, and managing .htaccess files. But my previous PC simply wasn’t powerful enough to run the tools I needed for modern development workflows. After upgrading to a Mac…
What is JSON? Basic JSON Syntax Element Description Example Object Unordered collection of key-value pairs. { “name”: “Alice” } Array Ordered list of values. [ “red”, “green”, “blue” ] Key (Name) Always a string in double quotes. “age” Value Can…
Understanding Structured Outputs from GPT-OSS-20B When interacting with GPT-OSS-20B, you might notice that many example responses are formatted in something called JSON. But what exactly is JSON, and why does it matter? What Is JSON? JSON stands for JavaScript Object…
A Practical Guide to Using OpenAI’s Local Language Model Downloading and running a powerful 12GB+ language model like GPT-OSS-20B is an exciting step into the world of local AI. But without some guidance, it can quickly feel overwhelming or frustrating.…
Have you been following open‑source AI? If so, you’ve probably heard about GPT‑OSS‑20B, OpenAI’s newest and most powerful local language model. But what is it, and why does it matter? In this post, I’ll break down GPT‑OSS‑20B in plain language—explaining…
About The Setup Usually, I work with a single machine, but when I’m running LMStudio with large language models (30GB+), I quickly hit memory constraints. My Mac Studio M4 Max has 36GB of unified memory, which is insufficient to run…
A Spare PC for Testing, A Focus on Stability I keep a spare PC available on my network primarily for testing and benchmarking Linux distributions. This setup lets me explore how different distros perform on real hardware without disrupting my…
After years of experimenting with local large language models (LLMs) for web design and research, I finally found an all-around champion: ERNIE-4.5-21B-A3B-MLX-6bit, running on my Apple Studio M4 Max base model via LM Studio. I discovered ERNIE 4.5 as a staff pick…
Like a senior NSA agent taking the mandatory polygraph is how my Apple Studio stays cool under heavy workloads After 25 years of being a dedicated Linux user, I’ve made a major shift: I now primarily work on a Mac…